Winning the Manager of the year award

From Bournemouth to the World: Karsten Angelkotter’s Global Hospitality Journey

For Karsten Angelkotter, choosing to study BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Development at Bournemouth University was the first step towards an extraordinary international career spanning hospitality, tourism, and business leadership. Drawn to BU’s outstanding reputation within the hospitality industry and its strong global connections, Karsten recognised that the university would provide the ideal foundation for a… Read more » about From Bournemouth to the World: Karsten Angelkotter’s Global Hospitality Journey

Vanessa Susanto

Beyond the Degree: Vanessa’s Journey from Student to Tourism Professional

For Vanessa Susanto, pursuing an MSc in Tourism Management at Bournemouth University was not just the beginning of a new journey, but the beginning of the next chapter in one that was already taking shape. After studying Architecture in Indonesia and spending three years working as a business and management consultant, Vanessa discovered a growing… Read more » about Beyond the Degree: Vanessa’s Journey from Student to Tourism Professional

Caterina Boschi

Crossing Borders, Creating Opportunities: Caterina’s Journey into Global Travel Marketing

For Caterina Boschi, a passion for travel has always been about more than visiting new places. It has been about embracing new cultures, building connections, and creating opportunities. Originally from Italy, Caterina’s decision to move abroad independently and live in countries including Australia and the Netherlands inspired her ambition to build a career in the… Read more » about Crossing Borders, Creating Opportunities: Caterina’s Journey into Global Travel Marketing

Nikhil Thapar

From Vision to Victory: Nikhil Thapar’s Journey in Transforming Indian Football

Nikhil Thapar’s journey is a compelling story of ambition, global learning, and purpose-driven leadership. A graduate of Bournemouth University’s MSc Sport Management programme, Nikhil chose his academic path with clear intent—to gain not only a world-class education but also practical insight into the evolving sports industry. Choosing BU was a strategic decision. Its globally accredited… Read more » about From Vision to Victory: Nikhil Thapar’s Journey in Transforming Indian Football

Blue Skies Lifestyle

Blue Skies Lifestyle: a Bournemouth University Success Story

Bournemouth-based luxury travel agency Blue Skies Lifestyle has strong roots in Bournemouth University, with a third of its current team made up of BU graduates across a range of disciplines. Founded in 2005 by Bournemouth University alumni Andy and Fran Castle, Blue Skies Lifestyle is a family-run business specialising in high-end luxury ski chalet and… Read more » about Blue Skies Lifestyle: a Bournemouth University Success Story

Kristian smiles at the camera, he's sitting in front of a large window

How the Business School’s Employability Programme helped me in interviews

Kristian studied Business & Management with Project & Operations Management at BU, and maximised the learning opportunities on offer within the Business School during his studies. He attended many of the Business School Employability Programme sessions and shares in his vlog how it helped him at interviews when finding a graduate position.  

My MSc Events Management dissertation allowed me to pursue my passion

This is a guest blog by Zoe Leonard, MSc Events Management student. Why did you decide to study at BU and what has attracted you to this course?  I was already working at Bournemouth University in Research Events & Training, and I had several colleagues who had started courses and were progressing well and really… Read more » about My MSc Events Management dissertation allowed me to pursue my passion

Becoming a Postgraduate Research student at BU

Bohan Liu is studying a Postgraduate Research degree within the Bournemouth University Business School. We’ve asked her some questions about her experiences of this and what advice she has for anyone who is considering Postgraduate Research here at BU. Why did you choose to undertake research at BU and what has attracted you to research… Read more » about Becoming a Postgraduate Research student at BU

Why I chose Bournemouth for my Postgraduate Research Degree

Rama Permana is currently with the Bournemouth University Business School as a Postgraduate Researcher. In his guest blog he talks about what brought him to Bournemouth and how he has found working towards his PhD and living here.  Why did you choose to research at BU and what has attracted you to research this area?… Read more » about Why I chose Bournemouth for my Postgraduate Research Degree